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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.59, 113.92 and 57.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.59, 113.92 and 57.97 is: 79.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.59 : 113.92 = 57.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.59/113.92 = 57.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.59x = 113.92 × 57.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.59x = 6,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603.94/82.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.96

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