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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.13, 110.58 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.13, 110.58 and 49.08 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.13 : 110.58 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.13/110.58 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.13x = 110.58 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.13x = 5,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427.27/80.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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