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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.36, 120.54 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.36, 120.54 and 34.68 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.36 : 120.54 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.36/120.54 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.36x = 120.54 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.36x = 4,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.33/80.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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