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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.22, 113.42 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.22, 113.42 and 49.45 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.22 : 113.42 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.22/113.42 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.22x = 113.42 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.22x = 5,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607.80/82.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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