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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.16, 110.63 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.16, 110.63 and 52.61 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.16 : 110.63 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.16/110.63 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.16x = 110.63 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.16x = 5,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819.43/80.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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