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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.35, 113.67 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.35, 113.67 and 49.59 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.35 : 113.67 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.35/113.67 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.35x = 113.67 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.35x = 5,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636.90/82.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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