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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.59, 120.77 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.59, 120.77 and 53.11 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.59 : 120.77 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.59/120.77 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.59x = 120.77 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.59x = 6,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414.09/80.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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