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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 119.72 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80, 119.72 and 45.68 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80 : 119.72 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80/119.72 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80x = 119.72 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80x = 5,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468.81/80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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