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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 111.55 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 111.55 and 49.76 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 111.55 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/111.55 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 111.55 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 5,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.74/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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