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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 80.76 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 80.76 and 44.93 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 80.76 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/80.76 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 80.76 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 3,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.55/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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