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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.96, 111.56 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.96, 111.56 and 66.38 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.96 : 111.56 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.96/111.56 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.96x = 111.56 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.96x = 7,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405.80/80.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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