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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 133.26 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 133.26 and 59.72 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 133.26 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/133.26 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 133.26 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 7,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.29/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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