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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.24, 132.77 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.24, 132.77 and 64.31 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.24 : 132.77 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.24/132.77 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.24x = 132.77 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.24x = 8,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538.44/96.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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