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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.92, 121.27 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.92, 121.27 and 46.70 is: 69.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.92 : 121.27 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.92/121.27 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.92x = 121.27 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.92x = 5,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663.31/80.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.99

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