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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.06, 115.94 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.06, 115.94 and 59.51 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.06 : 115.94 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.06/115.94 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.06x = 115.94 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.06x = 6,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899.59/84.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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