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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 145.51 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 145.51 and 28.52 is: 42.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 145.51 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/145.51 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 145.51 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 4,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149.95/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.79

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