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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.35, 110.88 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.35, 110.88 and 47.62 is: 65.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.35 : 110.88 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.35/110.88 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.35x = 110.88 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.35x = 5,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.24/80.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.72

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