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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.03, 120.14 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.03, 120.14 and 45.82 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.03 : 120.14 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.03/120.14 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.03x = 120.14 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.03x = 5,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504.81/80.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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