Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.48, 114 and 76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82.48, 114 and 76 is: 105.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82.48 : 114 = 76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82.48/114 = 76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82.48x = 114 × 76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82.48x = 8,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,664/82.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105.04
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