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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.73, 80.92 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.73, 80.92 and 40.30 is: 60.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.73 : 80.92 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.73/80.92 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.73x = 80.92 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.73x = 3,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260.70/53.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.69

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