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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 133.55 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 133.55 and 59.95 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 133.55 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/133.55 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 133.55 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 8,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005.91/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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