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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 79.75 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 79.75 and 28.84 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 79.75 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/79.75 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 79.75 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 2,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.98/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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