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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 72.93 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 72.93 and 36.53 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 72.93 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/72.93 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 72.93 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 2,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.13/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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