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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 80.73 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 80.73 and 52.65 is: 78.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 80.73 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/80.73 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 80.73 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 4,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.43/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.84

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