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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.44, 110.96 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.44, 110.96 and 71.72 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.44 : 110.96 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.44/110.96 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.44x = 110.96 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.44x = 7,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.05/80.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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