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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.01, 119.93 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.01, 119.93 and 52.61 is: 78.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.01 : 119.93 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.01/119.93 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.01x = 119.93 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.01x = 6,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308.65/80.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.85

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