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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.68, 121.12 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.68, 121.12 and 44.68 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.68 : 121.12 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.68/121.12 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.68x = 121.12 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.68x = 5,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411.64/80.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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