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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.84, 80.76 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.84, 80.76 and 47.82 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.84 : 80.76 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.84/80.76 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.84x = 80.76 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.84x = 3,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861.94/53.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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