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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.63, 111.27 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.63, 111.27 and 46.13 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.63 : 111.27 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.63/111.27 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.63x = 111.27 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.63x = 5,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132.33/80.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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