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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.83, 115.71 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.83, 115.71 and 58.94 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.83 : 115.71 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.83/115.71 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.83x = 115.71 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.83x = 6,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820.24/83.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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