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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.62, 110.98 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.62, 110.98 and 68.33 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.62 : 110.98 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.62/110.98 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.62x = 110.98 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.62x = 7,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583.26/80.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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