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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.08, 79.58 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.08, 79.58 and 22.64 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.08 : 79.58 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.08/79.58 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.08x = 79.58 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.08x = 1,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.35/53.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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