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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 132.85 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 132.85 and 59.44 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 132.85 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/132.85 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 132.85 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 7,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.60/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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