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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.14, 110.59 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.14, 110.59 and 45.17 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.14 : 110.59 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.14/110.59 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.14x = 110.59 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.14x = 4,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994.57/80.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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