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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.81, 80.62 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.81, 80.62 and 35.51 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.81 : 80.62 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.81/80.62 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.81x = 80.62 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.81x = 2,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.10/53.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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