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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.93, 72.98 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.93, 72.98 and 37.36 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.93 : 72.98 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.93/72.98 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.93x = 72.98 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.93x = 2,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.47/52.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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