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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.06, 110.46 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.06, 110.46 and 47.31 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.06 : 110.46 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.06/110.46 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.06x = 110.46 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.06x = 5,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225.86/80.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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