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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.26, 114.85 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.26, 114.85 and 58.67 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.26 : 114.85 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.26/114.85 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.26x = 114.85 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.26x = 6,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738.25/83.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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