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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.05, 114.54 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.05, 114.54 and 58.48 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.05 : 114.54 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.05/114.54 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.05x = 114.54 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.05x = 6,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698.30/83.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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