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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.01, 110.46 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.01, 110.46 and 72.60 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.01 : 110.46 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.01/110.46 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.01x = 110.46 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.01x = 8,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019.40/80.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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