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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.39, 110.90 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.39, 110.90 and 47.62 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.39 : 110.90 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.39/110.90 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.39x = 110.90 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.39x = 5,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281.32/80.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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