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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.67, 120.96 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.67, 120.96 and 50.25 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.67 : 120.96 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.67/120.96 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.67x = 120.96 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.67x = 6,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078.24/80.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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