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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.15, 73.34 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.15, 73.34 and 35.67 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.15 : 73.34 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.15/73.34 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.15x = 73.34 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.15x = 2,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.86/53.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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