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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.80, 116.88 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.80, 116.88 and 80 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.80 : 116.88 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.80/116.88 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.80x = 116.88 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.80x = 9,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350.40/84.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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