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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.03, 132.55 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.03, 132.55 and 62.84 is: 86.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.03 : 132.55 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.03/132.55 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.03x = 132.55 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.03x = 8,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329.44/96.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.74

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