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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.23, 79.94 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.23, 79.94 and 33.99 is: 51.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.23 : 79.94 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.23/79.94 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.23x = 79.94 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.23x = 2,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717.25/53.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.05

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