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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.27, 110.77 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.27, 110.77 and 45.31 is: 62.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.27 : 110.77 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.27/110.77 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.27x = 110.77 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.27x = 5,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.60/80.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.52

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