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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.26, 110.78 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.26, 110.78 and 62.74 is: 86.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.26 : 110.78 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.26/110.78 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.26x = 110.78 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.26x = 6,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950.02/80.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.59

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