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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 73.06 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 73.06 and 36.54 is: 50.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 73.06 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/73.06 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 73.06 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 2,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669.52/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.42

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