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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.62, 111.24 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.62, 111.24 and 68.32 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.62 : 111.24 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.62/111.24 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.62x = 111.24 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.62x = 7,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599.92/80.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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