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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 132.89 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 132.89 and 59.49 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 132.89 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/132.89 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 132.89 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 7,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,905.33/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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