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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.55, 113.91 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.55, 113.91 and 45.69 is: 63.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.55 : 113.91 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.55/113.91 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.55x = 113.91 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.55x = 5,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.55/82.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.05

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