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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.94, 110.35 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.94, 110.35 and 59.39 is: 81.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.94 : 110.35 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.94/110.35 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.94x = 110.35 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.94x = 6,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.13/79.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.98

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