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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.13, 79.66 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.13, 79.66 and 22.67 is: 33.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.13 : 79.66 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.13/79.66 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.13x = 79.66 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.13x = 1,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.89/53.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.99

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