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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.67, 80.52 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.67, 80.52 and 36.55 is: 54.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.67 : 80.52 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.67/80.52 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.67x = 80.52 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.67x = 2,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.01/53.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.84

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