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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.11, 132.68 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.11, 132.68 and 58.79 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.11 : 132.68 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.11/132.68 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.11x = 132.68 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.11x = 7,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799.30/96.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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