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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.17, 73.42 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.17, 73.42 and 45.04 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.17 : 73.42 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.17/73.42 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.17x = 73.42 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.17x = 3,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306.84/53.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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