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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.61, 120.82 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.61, 120.82 and 59.93 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.61 : 120.82 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.61/120.82 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.61x = 120.82 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.61x = 7,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240.29/87.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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