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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.19, 110.57 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.19, 110.57 and 58.35 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.19 : 110.57 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.19/110.57 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.19x = 110.57 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.19x = 6,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.47/80.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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