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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 80.93 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 80.93 and 34.67 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 80.93 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/80.93 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 80.93 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 2,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805.67/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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