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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.50, 111.06 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.50, 111.06 and 45.52 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.50 : 111.06 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.50/111.06 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.50x = 111.06 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.50x = 5,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055.45/80.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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