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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.78, 80.72 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.78, 80.72 and 33.51 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.78 : 80.72 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.78/80.72 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.78x = 80.72 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.78x = 2,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.84/53.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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