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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53, 79.60 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53, 79.60 and 44 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53 : 79.60 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53/79.60 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53x = 79.60 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53x = 3,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502.40/53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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