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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.12, 113.28 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.12, 113.28 and 49.38 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.12 : 113.28 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.12/113.28 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.12x = 113.28 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.12x = 5,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593.77/82.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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