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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.93, 121.46 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.93, 121.46 and 53.51 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.93 : 121.46 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.93/121.46 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.93x = 121.46 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.93x = 6,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498.45/80.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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