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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.82, 133.58 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.82, 133.58 and 61.84 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.82 : 133.58 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.82/133.58 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.82x = 133.58 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.82x = 8,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.59/96.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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