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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.28, 110.70 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.28, 110.70 and 71.10 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.28 : 110.70 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.28/110.70 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.28x = 110.70 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.28x = 7,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870.77/80.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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