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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.52 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.52 and 80.06 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.52 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.52 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.52 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 33,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,026.35/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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