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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.01, 79.52 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.01, 79.52 and 22.58 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.01 : 79.52 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.01/79.52 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.01x = 79.52 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.01x = 1,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.05/53.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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