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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.22, 110.58 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.22, 110.58 and 59.16 is: 81.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.22 : 110.58 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.22/110.58 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.22x = 110.58 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.22x = 6,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.91/80.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.55

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