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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.83, 104.72 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.83, 104.72 and 59.51 is: 82.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.83 : 104.72 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.83/104.72 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.83x = 104.72 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.83x = 6,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231.85/75.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.19

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