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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.35, 110.89 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.35, 110.89 and 43.51 is: 60.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.35 : 110.89 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.35/110.89 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.35x = 110.89 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.35x = 4,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.06/80.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.05

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