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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.76, 80.27 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.76, 80.27 and 52.70 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.76 : 80.27 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.76/80.27 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.76x = 80.27 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.76x = 4,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.07/53.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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