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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.65, 132 and 56.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.65, 132 and 56.30 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.65 : 132 = 56.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.65/132 = 56.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.65x = 132 × 56.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.65x = 7,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431.60/95.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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