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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.09, 122.94 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.09, 122.94 and 45.47 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.09 : 122.94 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.09/122.94 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.09x = 122.94 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.09x = 5,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590.39/82.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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