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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.88, 111.48 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.88, 111.48 and 59.04 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.88 : 111.48 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.88/111.48 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.88x = 111.48 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.88x = 6,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581.78/80.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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