Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 465 and 82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310, 465 and 82 is: 123
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310 : 465 = 82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310/465 = 82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310x = 465 × 82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310x = 38,130 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,130/310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123
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