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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.38, 132.80 and 65.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.38, 132.80 and 65.29 is: 89.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.38 : 132.80 = 65.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.38/132.80 = 65.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.38x = 132.80 × 65.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.38x = 8,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670.51/96.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.96

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