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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.61 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.61 and 82.71 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.61 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.61 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.61 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 34,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.56/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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