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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.39, 110.94 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.39, 110.94 and 49.31 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.39 : 110.94 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.39/110.94 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.39x = 110.94 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.39x = 5,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470.45/80.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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