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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.13, 110.39 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.13, 110.39 and 55.53 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.13 : 110.39 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.13/110.39 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.13x = 110.39 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.13x = 6,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129.68/80.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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