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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.31, 110.69 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.31, 110.69 and 61.94 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.31 : 110.69 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.31/110.69 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.31x = 110.69 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.31x = 6,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856.34/80.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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