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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.56, 111.16 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.56, 111.16 and 45.59 is: 62.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.56 : 111.16 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.56/111.16 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.56x = 111.16 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.56x = 5,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067.75/80.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.91

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