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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.42, 110.99 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.42, 110.99 and 45.45 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.42 : 110.99 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.42/110.99 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.42x = 110.99 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.42x = 5,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.97/80.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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