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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.66, 112.72 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.66, 112.72 and 59.78 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.66 : 112.72 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.66/112.72 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.66x = 112.72 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.66x = 6,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738.40/81.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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