Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53, 73.14 and 30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53, 73.14 and 30 is: 41.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53 : 73.14 = 30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53/73.14 = 30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53x = 73.14 × 30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53x = 2,194.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,194.20/53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41.40
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