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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.62, 115.26 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.62, 115.26 and 59 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.62 : 115.26 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.62/115.26 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.62x = 115.26 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.62x = 6,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800.34/83.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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