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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.26, 110.84 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.26, 110.84 and 59.57 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.26 : 110.84 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.26/110.84 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.26x = 110.84 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.26x = 6,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602.30/80.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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