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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.15, 73.35 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.15, 73.35 and 35.63 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.15 : 73.35 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.15/73.35 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.15x = 73.35 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.15x = 2,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.09/53.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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