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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 111.36 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 111.36 and 58.92 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 111.36 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/111.36 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 111.36 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 6,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561.33/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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