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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.14, 113.33 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.14, 113.33 and 49.40 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.14 : 113.33 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.14/113.33 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.14x = 113.33 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.14x = 5,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.50/82.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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