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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.62, 113.98 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.62, 113.98 and 59.34 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.62 : 113.98 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.62/113.98 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.62x = 113.98 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.62x = 6,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763.57/82.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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