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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.32 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.32 and 80.52 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.32 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.32 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.32 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 33,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280.94/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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