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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.19, 73.35 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.19, 73.35 and 36.57 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.19 : 73.35 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.19/73.35 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.19x = 73.35 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.19x = 2,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.41/53.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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