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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.84, 111.66 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.84, 111.66 and 55 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.84 : 111.66 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.84/111.66 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.84x = 111.66 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.84x = 6,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141.30/80.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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