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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.67, 80.82 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.67, 80.82 and 38.56 is: 58.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.67 : 80.82 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.67/80.82 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.67x = 80.82 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.67x = 3,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.66/53.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.07

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