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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.49, 110.87 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.49, 110.87 and 62.02 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.49 : 110.87 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.49/110.87 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.49x = 110.87 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.49x = 6,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.60/80.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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