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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.83, 122.58 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.83, 122.58 and 45.65 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.83 : 122.58 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.83/122.58 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.83x = 122.58 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.83x = 5,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595.16/81.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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