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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 80.18 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 80.18 and 51.17 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 80.18 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/80.18 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 80.18 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 4,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.35/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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