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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.70, 111.34 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.70, 111.34 and 46.20 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.70 : 111.34 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.70/111.34 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.70x = 111.34 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.70x = 5,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.91/80.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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