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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.16, 113.42 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.16, 113.42 and 52.68 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.16 : 113.42 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.16/113.42 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.16x = 113.42 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.16x = 5,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974.70/82.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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