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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.36 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.36 and 26.06 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.36 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.36 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.36 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 3,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.51/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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