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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.32, 110.82 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.32, 110.82 and 45.82 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.32 : 110.82 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.32/110.82 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.32x = 110.82 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.32x = 5,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077.77/80.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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