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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.23, 113.48 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.23, 113.48 and 45.39 is: 62.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.23 : 113.48 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.23/113.48 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.23x = 113.48 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.23x = 5,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.06/82.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.63

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