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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.34, 80.04 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.34, 80.04 and 36.23 is: 54.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.34 : 80.04 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.34/80.04 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.34x = 80.04 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.34x = 2,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.85/53.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.37

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