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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.81, 111.51 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.81, 111.51 and 46.31 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.81 : 111.51 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.81/111.51 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.81x = 111.51 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.81x = 5,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164.03/80.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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