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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 120 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80, 120 and 47.94 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80 : 120 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80/120 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80x = 120 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80x = 5,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752.80/80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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