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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 132.65 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 132.65 and 57.30 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 132.65 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/132.65 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 132.65 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 7,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600.56/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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