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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.68, 111.33 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.68, 111.33 and 58.85 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.68 : 111.33 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.68/111.33 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.68x = 111.33 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.68x = 6,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551.77/80.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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