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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 73.14 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 73.14 and 36.65 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 73.14 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/73.14 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 73.14 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 2,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680.58/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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