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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 111.76 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 111.76 and 44.15 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 111.76 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/111.76 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 111.76 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 4,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934.25/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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