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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 115.96 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 115.96 and 59.53 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 115.96 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/115.96 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 115.96 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 6,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903.10/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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