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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.35, 132.99 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.35, 132.99 and 59.57 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.35 : 132.99 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.35/132.99 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.35x = 132.99 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.35x = 7,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921.82/96.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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