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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.13, 73.26 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.13, 73.26 and 44.91 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.13 : 73.26 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.13/73.26 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.13x = 73.26 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.13x = 3,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290.11/53.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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