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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.34, 120.44 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.34, 120.44 and 52.93 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.34 : 120.44 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.34/120.44 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.34x = 120.44 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.34x = 6,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374.89/80.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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