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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 111.54 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 111.54 and 56.31 is: 77.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 111.54 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/111.54 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 111.54 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 6,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280.82/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.61

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