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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.79, 80.65 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.79, 80.65 and 37.54 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.79 : 80.65 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.79/80.65 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.79x = 80.65 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.79x = 3,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.60/53.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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