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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.72, 80.57 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.72, 80.57 and 28.05 is: 42.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.72 : 80.57 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.72/80.57 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.72x = 80.57 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.72x = 2,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.85/53.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.07

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