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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.11, 110.52 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.11, 110.52 and 52.45 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.11 : 110.52 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.11/110.52 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.11x = 110.52 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.11x = 5,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796.29/80.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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