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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.92 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.92 and 80.33 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.92 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.92 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.92 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 33,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167.80/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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