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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.44, 110.83 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.44, 110.83 and 76.12 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.44 : 110.83 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.44/110.83 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.44x = 110.83 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.44x = 8,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435.64/80.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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