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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.51, 113.86 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.51, 113.86 and 45.66 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.51 : 113.86 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.51/113.86 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.51x = 113.86 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.51x = 5,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198.85/82.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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