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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.65, 111.34 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.65, 111.34 and 62.19 is: 85.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.65 : 111.34 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.65/111.34 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.65x = 111.34 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.65x = 6,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924.23/80.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.86

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