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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 99.34 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 99.34 and 59.82 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 99.34 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/99.34 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 99.34 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 5,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.37/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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