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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.85 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.85 and 59.43 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.85 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.85 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.85 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 7,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895.02/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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