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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 80.86 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 80.86 and 38.76 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 80.86 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/80.86 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 80.86 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 3,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.13/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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