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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 110.34 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80, 110.34 and 63.62 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80 : 110.34 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80/110.34 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80x = 110.34 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80x = 7,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019.83/80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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