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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.78, 121.26 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.78, 121.26 and 44.75 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.78 : 121.26 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.78/121.26 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.78x = 121.26 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.78x = 5,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426.39/80.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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