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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.09, 73.22 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.09, 73.22 and 38.30 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.09 : 73.22 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.09/73.22 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.09x = 73.22 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.09x = 2,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.77/53.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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