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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.10, 132.58 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.10, 132.58 and 59.24 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.10 : 132.58 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.10/132.58 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.10x = 132.58 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.10x = 7,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854.04/96.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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