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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.15, 110.61 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.15, 110.61 and 45.18 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.15 : 110.61 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.15/110.61 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.15x = 110.61 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.15x = 4,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997.19/80.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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