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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.85, 121.32 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.85, 121.32 and 46.68 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.85 : 121.32 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.85/121.32 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.85x = 121.32 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.85x = 5,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662.98/80.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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