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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.99, 121.35 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.99, 121.35 and 50.47 is: 75.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.99 : 121.35 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.99/121.35 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.99x = 121.35 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.99x = 6,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124.53/80.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.62

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