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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.91, 114.34 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.91, 114.34 and 58.34 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.91 : 114.34 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.91/114.34 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.91x = 114.34 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.91x = 6,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669.73/82.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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