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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.13, 79.72 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.13, 79.72 and 22.71 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.13 : 79.72 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.13/79.72 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.13x = 79.72 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.13x = 1,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.68/53.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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