Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80, 120.02 and 23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80, 120.02 and 23 is: 34.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80 : 120.02 = 23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80/120.02 = 23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80x = 120.02 × 23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80x = 2,760.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,760.46/80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34.51
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