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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.34, 132.90 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.34, 132.90 and 59.48 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.34 : 132.90 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.34/132.90 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.34x = 132.90 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.34x = 7,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,904.89/96.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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