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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.28, 110.57 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.28, 110.57 and 76.17 is: 104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.28 : 110.57 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.28/110.57 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.28x = 110.57 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.28x = 8,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.74/80.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.90

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