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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.85, 111.51 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.85, 111.51 and 54.96 is: 75.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.85 : 111.51 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.85/111.51 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.85x = 111.51 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.85x = 6,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128.59/80.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.80

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