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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.65, 113.84 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.65, 113.84 and 60.55 is: 83.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.65 : 113.84 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.65/113.84 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.65x = 113.84 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.65x = 6,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892.65/82.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.39

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