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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 111.49 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 111.49 and 51.33 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 111.49 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/111.49 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 111.49 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 5,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.78/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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