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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.76, 80.52 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.76, 80.52 and 44.76 is: 67.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.76 : 80.52 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.76/80.52 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.76x = 80.52 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.76x = 3,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604.08/53.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.04

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