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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.77, 111.43 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.77, 111.43 and 46.25 is: 63.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.77 : 111.43 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.77/111.43 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.77x = 111.43 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.77x = 5,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153.41/80.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.80

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