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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.36, 110.68 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.36, 110.68 and 67.40 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.36 : 110.68 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.36/110.68 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.36x = 110.68 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.36x = 7,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459.83/80.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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