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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.88, 111.62 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.88, 111.62 and 45.91 is: 63.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.88 : 111.62 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.88/111.62 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.88x = 111.62 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.88x = 5,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124.47/80.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.36

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