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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.18, 110.72 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.18, 110.72 and 59.57 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.18 : 110.72 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.18/110.72 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.18x = 110.72 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.18x = 6,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595.59/80.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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