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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.63, 111.35 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.63, 111.35 and 54.71 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.63 : 111.35 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.63/111.35 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.63x = 111.35 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.63x = 6,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091.54/80.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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