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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.03, 110.50 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.03, 110.50 and 52.40 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.03 : 110.50 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.03/110.50 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.03x = 110.50 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.03x = 5,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789.52/80.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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