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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.07, 115.91 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.07, 115.91 and 59.47 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.07 : 115.91 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.07/115.91 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.07x = 115.91 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.07x = 6,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893.14/84.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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