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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.84, 80.80 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.84, 80.80 and 52.16 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.84 : 80.80 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.84/80.80 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.84x = 80.80 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.84x = 4,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.53/53.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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