To convert 53 cm to inches, we will use the conversion factor 1 cm = 0.393701 inches.
Step 1: Write down the given length value, 53 cm.
Step 2: Write down the conversion factor, 1 cm = 0.393701 inches.
Step 3: Set up a proportion by writing the given value over the conversion factor in fraction form, with the given unit on top and the unit we want to convert to on the bottom.
53 cm / 1 cm = x inches / 0.393701 inches
Step 4: Cross-multiply to solve for x. This can be done by multiplying 53 cm by 0.393701 inches and then dividing by 1 cm.
x inches = (53 cm * 0.393701 inches) / 1 cm
x inches = 20.866853 inches
Therefore, 53 cm is equal to 20.866853 inches.
Step 5: Check the units and round off the value to the desired precision. In this case, the converted length value should be in inches and we can round off to the nearest hundredth.
x inches = 20.87 inches (rounded off to the nearest hundredth)
Step 6: Write down the final answer in a sentence.
53 cm is equal to 20.87 inches when rounded off to the nearest hundredth.
So, the final conversion is 53 cm to 20.87 inches.