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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.58, 115.37 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.58, 115.37 and 59.04 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.58 : 115.37 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.58/115.37 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.58x = 115.37 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.58x = 6,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,811.44/83.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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