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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 115.93 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 115.93 and 58.18 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 115.93 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/115.93 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 115.93 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 6,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,744.81/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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