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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.14, 110.57 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.14, 110.57 and 47.36 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.14 : 110.57 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.14/110.57 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.14x = 110.57 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.14x = 5,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236.36/80.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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