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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.10, 113.16 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.10, 113.16 and 55.88 is: 77.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.10 : 113.16 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.10/113.16 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.10x = 113.16 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.10x = 6,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323.38/82.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.02

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