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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 111.36 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 111.36 and 45.73 is: 63.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 111.36 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/111.36 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 111.36 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 5,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092.21/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.11

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