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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.57, 113.94 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.57, 113.94 and 45.72 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.57 : 113.94 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.57/113.94 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.57x = 113.94 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.57x = 5,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209.64/82.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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