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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.91, 121.29 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.91, 121.29 and 46.69 is: 69.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 121.29 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/121.29 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 121.29 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 5,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663.03/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.99

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