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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.18, 132.70 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.18, 132.70 and 59.27 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.18 : 132.70 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.18/132.70 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.18x = 132.70 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.18x = 7,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865.13/96.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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