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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.35, 79.98 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.35, 79.98 and 36.24 is: 54.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.35 : 79.98 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.35/79.98 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.35x = 79.98 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.35x = 2,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898.48/53.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.33

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