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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.28, 132.84 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.28, 132.84 and 66.82 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.28 : 132.84 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.28/132.84 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.28x = 132.84 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.28x = 8,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876.37/96.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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