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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.02, 119.93 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.02, 119.93 and 45.79 is: 68.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.02 : 119.93 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.02/119.93 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.02x = 119.93 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.02x = 5,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492.00/80.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.64

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