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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.12, 113.35 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.12, 113.35 and 49.40 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.12 : 113.35 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.12/113.35 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.12x = 113.35 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.12x = 5,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.49/82.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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