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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.19, 110.66 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.19, 110.66 and 49.09 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.19 : 110.66 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.19/110.66 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.19x = 110.66 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.19x = 5,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432.69/80.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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