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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.64, 120.96 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.64, 120.96 and 44.64 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.64 : 120.96 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.64/120.96 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.64x = 120.96 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.64x = 5,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399.65/80.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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