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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.62, 111.26 and 43.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.62, 111.26 and 43.78 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.62 : 111.26 = 43.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.62/111.26 = 43.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.62x = 111.26 × 43.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.62x = 4,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.96/80.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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