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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.59, 113.94 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.59, 113.94 and 58.02 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.59 : 113.94 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.59/113.94 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.59x = 113.94 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.59x = 6,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610.80/82.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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