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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 111.80 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 111.80 and 49.89 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 111.80 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/111.80 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 111.80 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 5,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578.25/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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