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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 113.30 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 113.30 and 64.50 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 113.30 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/113.30 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 113.30 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 7,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307.85/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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