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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.09, 110.51 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.09, 110.51 and 58.22 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.09 : 110.51 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.09/110.51 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.09x = 110.51 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.09x = 6,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.01/80.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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