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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.83, 80.63 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.83, 80.63 and 50.59 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.83 : 80.63 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.83/80.63 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.83x = 80.63 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.83x = 4,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079.07/53.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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