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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.97, 80.99 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.97, 80.99 and 29.94 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.97 : 80.99 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.97/80.99 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.97x = 80.99 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.97x = 2,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.49/53.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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