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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 111.48 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 111.48 and 47.60 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 111.48 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/111.48 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 111.48 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 5,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305.89/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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