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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.72, 80.60 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.72, 80.60 and 34.59 is: 51.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.72 : 80.60 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.72/80.60 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.72x = 80.60 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.72x = 2,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787.78/53.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.90

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