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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.83, 112.88 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.83, 112.88 and 52.71 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.83 : 112.88 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.83/112.88 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.83x = 112.88 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.83x = 5,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950.04/81.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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