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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.92, 111.67 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.92, 111.67 and 45.95 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.92 : 111.67 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.92/111.67 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.92x = 111.67 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.92x = 5,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.24/80.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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