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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.51, 80.33 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.51, 80.33 and 52.29 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.51 : 80.33 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.51/80.33 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.51x = 80.33 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.51x = 4,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.19/53.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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