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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.11, 110.57 and 52.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.11, 110.57 and 52.48 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.11 : 110.57 = 52.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.11/110.57 = 52.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.11x = 110.57 × 52.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.11x = 5,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802.59/80.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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