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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.18, 113.40 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.18, 113.40 and 49.44 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.18 : 113.40 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.18/113.40 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.18x = 113.40 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.18x = 5,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606.50/82.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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