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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.44, 110.89 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.44, 110.89 and 57.06 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.44 : 110.89 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.44/110.89 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.44x = 110.89 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.44x = 6,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327.45/80.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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