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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.59, 111.26 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.59, 111.26 and 62.13 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.59 : 111.26 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.59/111.26 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.59x = 111.26 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.59x = 6,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912.27/80.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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