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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 133.38 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 133.38 and 65.48 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 133.38 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/133.38 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 133.38 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 8,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733.06/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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