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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 412.71 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 412.71 and 82.75 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 412.71 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/412.71 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 412.71 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 34,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.75/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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