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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.11, 123.20 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.11, 123.20 and 34 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.11 : 123.20 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.11/123.20 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.11x = 123.20 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.11x = 4,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188.80/82.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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