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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.18, 73.34 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.18, 73.34 and 38.64 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.18 : 73.34 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.18/73.34 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.18x = 73.34 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.18x = 2,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.86/53.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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