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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 80.76 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 80.76 and 37.65 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 80.76 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/80.76 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 80.76 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 3,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040.61/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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