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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.38, 80.08 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.38, 80.08 and 36.28 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.38 : 80.08 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.38/80.08 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.38x = 80.08 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.38x = 2,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.30/53.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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