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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.26, 132.83 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.26, 132.83 and 59.42 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.26 : 132.83 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.26/132.83 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.26x = 132.83 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.26x = 7,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892.76/96.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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