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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.70, 123.96 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.70, 123.96 and 46.55 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.70 : 123.96 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.70/123.96 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.70x = 123.96 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.70x = 5,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770.82/82.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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