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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.71, 111.39 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.71, 111.39 and 45.74 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.71 : 111.39 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.71/111.39 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.71x = 111.39 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.71x = 5,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094.75/80.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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