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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.61, 113.99 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.61, 113.99 and 45.77 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.61 : 113.99 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.61/113.99 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.61x = 113.99 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.61x = 5,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216.75/82.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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