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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.08, 79.59 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.08, 79.59 and 36.82 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.08 : 79.59 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.08/79.59 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.08x = 79.59 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.08x = 2,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.50/53.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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