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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.82 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.82 and 82.80 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.82 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.82 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.82 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 34,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181.08/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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