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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.63, 114.05 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.63, 114.05 and 58.11 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.63 : 114.05 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.63/114.05 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.63x = 114.05 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.63x = 6,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627.45/82.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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