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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.58 and 80.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.58 and 80.05 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.58 = 80.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.58 = 80.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.58 × 80.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 33,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.90/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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