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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.03, 79.54 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.03, 79.54 and 14.51 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.03 : 79.54 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.03/79.54 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.03x = 79.54 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.03x = 1,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.06/53.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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