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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 132.72 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 132.72 and 56.84 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 132.72 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/132.72 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 132.72 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 7,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542.86/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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