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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.96, 81.34 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.96, 81.34 and 53.15 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.96 : 81.34 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.96/81.34 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.96x = 81.34 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.96x = 4,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323.22/53.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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