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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.46 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.46 and 59.92 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.46 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.46 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.46 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 7,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996.92/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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