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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 121.34 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 121.34 and 48.36 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 121.34 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/121.34 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 121.34 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 5,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868.00/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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