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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.51, 110.97 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.51, 110.97 and 62.01 is: 85.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.51 : 110.97 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.51/110.97 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.51x = 110.97 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.51x = 6,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.25/80.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.48

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