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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.83, 80.73 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.83, 80.73 and 17.75 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.83 : 80.73 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.83/80.73 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.83x = 80.73 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.83x = 1,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.87/53.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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