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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.50, 123.76 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.50, 123.76 and 25.50 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.50 : 123.76 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.50/123.76 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.50x = 123.76 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.50x = 3,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155.88/82.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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