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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.22, 110.67 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.22, 110.67 and 47.47 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.22 : 110.67 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.22/110.67 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.22x = 110.67 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.22x = 5,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253.66/80.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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