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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.07, 79.59 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.07, 79.59 and 35.16 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.07 : 79.59 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.07/79.59 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.07x = 79.59 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.07x = 2,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.38/53.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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