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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.53, 80.30 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.53, 80.30 and 39 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.53 : 80.30 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.53/80.30 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.53x = 80.30 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.53x = 3,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131.70/53.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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