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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.98, 111.76 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.98, 111.76 and 46.02 is: 63.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.98 : 111.76 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.98/111.76 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.98x = 111.76 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.98x = 5,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.20/80.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.51

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