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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.84, 80.84 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.84, 80.84 and 29.82 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.84 : 80.84 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.84/80.84 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.84x = 80.84 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.84x = 2,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.65/53.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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