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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.93, 80.97 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.93, 80.97 and 26.90 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.93 : 80.97 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.93/80.97 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.93x = 80.97 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.93x = 2,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177.89/53.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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