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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.28, 113.55 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.28, 113.55 and 45.44 is: 62.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.28 : 113.55 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.28/113.55 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.28x = 113.55 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.28x = 5,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159.40/82.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.71

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