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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 120.92 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 120.92 and 50.24 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 120.92 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/120.92 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 120.92 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 6,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075.07/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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