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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.89, 111.27 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.89, 111.27 and 66.79 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.89 : 111.27 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.89/111.27 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.89x = 111.27 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.89x = 7,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431.72/80.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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