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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 121.31 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 121.31 and 46.72 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 121.31 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/121.31 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 121.31 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 5,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667.60/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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