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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.17, 110.67 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.17, 110.67 and 61.73 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.17 : 110.67 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.17/110.67 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.17x = 110.67 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.17x = 6,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831.29/80.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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