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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.13, 79.69 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.13, 79.69 and 15.13 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.13 : 79.69 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.13/79.69 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.13x = 79.69 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.13x = 1,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.27/53.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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