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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53, 79.44 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53, 79.44 and 25.56 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53 : 79.44 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53/79.44 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53x = 79.44 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53x = 2,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.49/53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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