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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 133.90 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 133.90 and 52.77 is: 72.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 133.90 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/133.90 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 133.90 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 7,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,066.32/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.82

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