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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.61 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.61 and 80.71 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.61 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.61 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.61 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 33,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380.40/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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