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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.83, 121.32 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.83, 121.32 and 44.71 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.83 : 121.32 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.83/121.32 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.83x = 121.32 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.83x = 5,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424.22/80.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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