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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 80 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 80 and 44.12 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 80 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/80 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 80 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 3,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.60/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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