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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.26, 113.52 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.26, 113.52 and 45.42 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.26 : 113.52 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.26/113.52 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.26x = 113.52 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.26x = 5,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.85/82.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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