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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.10, 119.99 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.10, 119.99 and 52.96 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.10 : 119.99 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.10/119.99 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.10x = 119.99 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.10x = 6,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354.67/80.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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