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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.94, 121.39 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.94, 121.39 and 35.29 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.94 : 121.39 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.94/121.39 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.94x = 121.39 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.94x = 4,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283.46/80.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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