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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.21, 113.44 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.21, 113.44 and 52.70 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.21 : 113.44 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.21/113.44 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.21x = 113.44 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.21x = 5,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978.29/82.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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