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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.63, 120.89 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.63, 120.89 and 50.22 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.63 : 120.89 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.63/120.89 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.63x = 120.89 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.63x = 6,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.22/80.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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