Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.49, 120.62 and 47.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80.49, 120.62 and 47.99 is: 71.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80.49 : 120.62 = 47.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80.49/120.62 = 47.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80.49x = 120.62 × 47.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80.49x = 5,788.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,788.98/80.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71.92
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