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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.13, 113.34 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.13, 113.34 and 57.26 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.13 : 113.34 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.13/113.34 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.13x = 113.34 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.13x = 6,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490.35/82.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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