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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.12, 110.58 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.12, 110.58 and 45.62 is: 62.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.12 : 110.58 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.12/110.58 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.12x = 110.58 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.12x = 5,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.66/80.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.96

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