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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.63, 113.93 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.63, 113.93 and 59.28 is: 81.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.63 : 113.93 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.63/113.93 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.63x = 113.93 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.63x = 6,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754.08/82.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.74

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