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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.82, 80.52 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.82, 80.52 and 44.70 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.82 : 80.52 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.82/80.52 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.82x = 80.52 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.82x = 3,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.24/53.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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