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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 122.88 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 122.88 and 45.92 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 122.88 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/122.88 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 122.88 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 5,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642.65/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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