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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 111.67 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 111.67 and 51.82 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 111.67 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/111.67 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 111.67 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 5,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786.33/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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