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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.05, 113.25 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.05, 113.25 and 51 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.05 : 113.25 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.05/113.25 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.05x = 113.25 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.05x = 5,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775.75/82.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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