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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.02, 110.44 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.02, 110.44 and 45.52 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.02 : 110.44 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.02/110.44 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.02x = 110.44 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.02x = 5,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027.23/80.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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