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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.16, 79.80 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.16, 79.80 and 50.72 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.16 : 79.80 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.16/79.80 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.16x = 79.80 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.16x = 4,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047.06/53.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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