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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.61, 120.98 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.61, 120.98 and 34.98 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.61 : 120.98 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.61/120.98 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.61x = 120.98 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.61x = 4,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.88/80.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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