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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.52, 111.08 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.52, 111.08 and 54.68 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.52 : 111.08 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.52/111.08 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.52x = 111.08 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.52x = 6,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073.85/80.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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