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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.35, 79.92 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.35, 79.92 and 38.88 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.35 : 79.92 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.35/79.92 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.35x = 79.92 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.35x = 3,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.29/53.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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