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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.96, 73.26 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.96, 73.26 and 43.73 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.96 : 73.26 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.96/73.26 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.96x = 73.26 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.96x = 3,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.66/52.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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