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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.68 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.68 and 80.79 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.68 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.68 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.68 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 33,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421.21/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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