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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.23, 113.40 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.23, 113.40 and 58.93 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.23 : 113.40 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.23/113.40 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.23x = 113.40 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.23x = 6,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682.66/82.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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