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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.36, 79.88 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.36, 79.88 and 36.26 is: 54.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.36 : 79.88 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.36/79.88 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.36x = 79.88 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.36x = 2,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896.45/53.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.28

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