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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 122.98 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 122.98 and 43.47 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 122.98 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/122.98 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 122.98 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 5,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345.94/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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