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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 133.77 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 133.77 and 53.27 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 133.77 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/133.77 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 133.77 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 7,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.93/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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