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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.08, 110.40 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.08, 110.40 and 65.32 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.08 : 110.40 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.08/110.40 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.08x = 110.40 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.08x = 7,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211.33/80.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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