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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.76, 121.35 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.76, 121.35 and 44.72 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.76 : 121.35 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.76/121.35 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.76x = 121.35 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.76x = 5,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426.17/80.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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