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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.90, 80.79 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.90, 80.79 and 25 is: 37.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.90 : 80.79 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.90/80.79 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.90x = 80.79 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.90x = 2,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.75/53.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.47

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