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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 80.84 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 80.84 and 17.84 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 80.84 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/80.84 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 80.84 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 1,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.19/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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