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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.74, 111.45 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.74, 111.45 and 46.26 is: 63.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.74 : 111.45 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.74/111.45 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.74x = 111.45 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.74x = 5,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.68/80.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.86

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