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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.54, 123.83 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.54, 123.83 and 44 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.54 : 123.83 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.54/123.83 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.54x = 123.83 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.54x = 5,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448.52/82.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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