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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.89, 82.11 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.89, 82.11 and 53 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.89 : 82.11 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.89/82.11 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.89x = 82.11 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.89x = 4,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351.83/54.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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