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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.40, 80.11 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.40, 80.11 and 32 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.40 : 80.11 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.40/80.11 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.40x = 80.11 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.40x = 2,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.52/53.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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