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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.19, 113.36 and 52.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.19, 113.36 and 52.69 is: 72.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.19 : 113.36 = 52.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.19/113.36 = 52.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.19x = 113.36 × 52.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.19x = 5,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972.66/82.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.67

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