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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.13, 110.58 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.13, 110.58 and 47.39 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.13 : 110.58 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.13/110.58 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.13x = 110.58 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.13x = 5,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239.83/80.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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