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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.38, 135.76 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.38, 135.76 and 59.58 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.38 : 135.76 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.38/135.76 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.38x = 135.76 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.38x = 8,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088.58/98.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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