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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.18, 110.62 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.18, 110.62 and 47.42 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.18 : 110.62 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.18/110.62 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.18x = 110.62 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.18x = 5,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245.60/80.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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