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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.41, 110.96 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.41, 110.96 and 47.69 is: 65.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.41 : 110.96 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.41/110.96 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.41x = 110.96 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.41x = 5,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291.13/80.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.80

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