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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.33, 110.84 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.33, 110.84 and 47.59 is: 65.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.33 : 110.84 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.33/110.84 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.33x = 110.84 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.33x = 5,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274.36/80.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.66

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