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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.23, 110.71 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.23, 110.71 and 45.26 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.23 : 110.71 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.23/110.71 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.23x = 110.71 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.23x = 5,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010.40/80.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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