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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.76, 80.32 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.76, 80.32 and 47.20 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.76 : 80.32 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.76/80.32 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.76x = 80.32 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.76x = 3,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791.10/53.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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