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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.17, 73.23 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.17, 73.23 and 38.59 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.17 : 73.23 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.17/73.23 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.17x = 73.23 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.17x = 2,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.95/53.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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