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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.99, 80.97 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.99, 80.97 and 36.87 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.99 : 80.97 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.99/80.97 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.99x = 80.97 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.99x = 2,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.36/53.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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