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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.56, 113.96 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.56, 113.96 and 49.84 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.56 : 113.96 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.56/113.96 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.56x = 113.96 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.56x = 5,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679.61/82.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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