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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 111.32 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 111.32 and 59.93 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 111.32 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/111.32 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 111.32 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 6,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670.55/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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