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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.54, 120.84 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.54, 120.84 and 37.19 is: 55.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.54 : 120.84 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.54/120.84 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.54x = 120.84 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.54x = 4,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494.04/80.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.80

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