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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.28, 110.82 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.28, 110.82 and 58.61 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.28 : 110.82 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.28/110.82 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.28x = 110.82 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.28x = 6,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494.61/80.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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