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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.54 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.54 and 53.52 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.54 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.54 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.54 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 8,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699.14/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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