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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 79.89 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 79.89 and 36.91 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 79.89 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/79.89 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 79.89 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 2,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948.74/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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