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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.20, 110.68 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.20, 110.68 and 49.13 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.20 : 110.68 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.20/110.68 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.20x = 110.68 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.20x = 5,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437.71/80.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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