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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 123 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 123 and 27.88 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 123 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/123 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 123 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 3,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429.24/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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