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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 111.08 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 111.08 and 62.05 is: 85.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 111.08 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/111.08 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 111.08 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 6,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891.65/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.58

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