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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 81 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 81 and 40.48 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 81 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/81 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 81 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 3,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278.88/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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