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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.10, 79.66 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.10, 79.66 and 52.44 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.10 : 79.66 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.10/79.66 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.10x = 79.66 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.10x = 4,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176.94/53.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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