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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 79.86 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 79.86 and 30.10 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 79.86 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/79.86 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 79.86 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 2,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.79/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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