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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 124.52 and 42.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 124.52 and 42.41 is: 63.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 124.52 = 42.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/124.52 = 42.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 124.52 × 42.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 5,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.89/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.63

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