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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.33, 110.88 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.33, 110.88 and 59.67 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.33 : 110.88 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.33/110.88 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.33x = 110.88 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.33x = 6,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616.21/80.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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