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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.18, 110.66 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.18, 110.66 and 52.59 is: 72.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.18 : 110.66 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.18/110.66 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.18x = 110.66 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.18x = 5,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819.61/80.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.58

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