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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 80.87 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 80.87 and 23.47 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 80.87 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/80.87 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 80.87 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 1,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.03/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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