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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.92, 114.42 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.92, 114.42 and 45.57 is: 62.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.92 : 114.42 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.92/114.42 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.92x = 114.42 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.92x = 5,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214.72/82.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.89

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