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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 80.78 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 80.78 and 26.90 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 80.78 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/80.78 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 80.78 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 2,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.65/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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