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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.87, 80.46 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.87, 80.46 and 44.82 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.87 : 80.46 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.87/80.46 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.87x = 80.46 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.87x = 3,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.22/53.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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