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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.48, 120.63 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.48, 120.63 and 34.84 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.48 : 120.63 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.48/120.63 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.48x = 120.63 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.48x = 4,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202.75/80.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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