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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.83 and 59.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.83 and 59.37 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.83 = 59.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.83 = 59.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.83 × 59.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 7,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885.82/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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