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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.96, 121.44 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.96, 121.44 and 26.85 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.96 : 121.44 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.96/121.44 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.96x = 121.44 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.96x = 3,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260.66/80.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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