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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 80.61 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 80.61 and 17.67 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 80.61 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/80.61 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 80.61 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 1,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424.09/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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