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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.46, 133.08 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.46, 133.08 and 59.62 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.46 : 133.08 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.46/133.08 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.46x = 133.08 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.46x = 7,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934.23/96.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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