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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.13, 73.17 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.13, 73.17 and 46.65 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.13 : 73.17 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.13/73.17 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.13x = 73.17 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.13x = 3,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413.38/53.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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