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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.09, 110.39 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.09, 110.39 and 56.72 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.09 : 110.39 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.09/110.39 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.09x = 110.39 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.09x = 6,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261.53/80.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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