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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.01, 113.16 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.01, 113.16 and 58.74 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.01 : 113.16 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.01/113.16 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.01x = 113.16 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.01x = 6,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647.02/82.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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