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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.53, 111.13 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.53, 111.13 and 43.69 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.53 : 111.13 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.53/111.13 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.53x = 111.13 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.53x = 4,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855.38/80.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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