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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 80.70 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 80.70 and 37.68 is: 56.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 80.70 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/80.70 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 80.70 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 3,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040.78/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.39

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