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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 110.52 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 110.52 and 51 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 110.52 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/110.52 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 110.52 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 5,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636.52/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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