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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 111.71 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 111.71 and 62.62 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 111.71 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/111.71 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 111.71 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 6,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994.41/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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