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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.29 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.29 and 44.76 is: 67.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.29 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.29 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.29 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 5,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.94/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.10

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