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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.12, 73.26 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.12, 73.26 and 38.34 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.12 : 73.26 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.12/73.26 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.12x = 73.26 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.12x = 2,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.79/53.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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