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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 80.88 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 80.88 and 28.24 is: 42.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 80.88 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/80.88 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 80.88 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 2,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.65/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.36

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