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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.49, 110.97 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.49, 110.97 and 59.76 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.49 : 110.97 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.49/110.97 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.49x = 110.97 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.49x = 6,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631.57/80.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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