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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.42, 80.09 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.42, 80.09 and 32 is: 47.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.42 : 80.09 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.42/80.09 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.42x = 80.09 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.42x = 2,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.72/53.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.97

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