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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.49, 133.17 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.49, 133.17 and 59.66 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.49 : 133.17 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.49/133.17 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.49x = 133.17 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.49x = 7,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944.53/96.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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