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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.49, 80.28 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.49, 80.28 and 26.44 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.49 : 80.28 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.49/80.28 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.49x = 80.28 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.49x = 2,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.60/53.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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