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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.96, 111.72 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.96, 111.72 and 59.09 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.96 : 111.72 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.96/111.72 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.96x = 111.72 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.96x = 6,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601.95/80.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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