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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 80.81 and 42.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 80.81 and 42.47 is: 63.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 80.81 = 42.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/80.81 = 42.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 80.81 × 42.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 3,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.60/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.63

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