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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.70, 80.13 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.70, 80.13 and 44.70 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.70 : 80.13 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.70/80.13 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.70x = 80.13 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.70x = 3,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.81/53.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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