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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.65, 120.98 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.65, 120.98 and 35 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.65 : 120.98 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.65/120.98 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.65x = 120.98 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.65x = 4,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.30/80.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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