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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.97, 80.96 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.97, 80.96 and 23.55 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.97 : 80.96 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.97/80.96 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.97x = 80.96 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.97x = 1,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.67/53.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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