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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.48, 110.88 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.48, 110.88 and 65.90 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.48 : 110.88 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.48/110.88 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.48x = 110.88 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.48x = 7,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306.99/80.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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