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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 110.42 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80, 110.42 and 45.52 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80 : 110.42 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80/110.42 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80x = 110.42 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80x = 5,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026.32/80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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