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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 112.96 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 112.96 and 63.55 is: 87.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 112.96 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/112.96 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 112.96 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 7,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178.61/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.54

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