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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.80, 111.12 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.80, 111.12 and 67.68 is: 93.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.80 : 111.12 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.80/111.12 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.80x = 111.12 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.80x = 7,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520.60/80.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.08

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