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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.40 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.40 and 32.80 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.40 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.40 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.40 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 4,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769.12/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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