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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.69, 120.98 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.69, 120.98 and 46.47 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.69 : 120.98 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.69/120.98 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.69x = 120.98 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.69x = 5,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621.71/80.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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