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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.22, 73.35 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.22, 73.35 and 45.54 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.22 : 73.35 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.22/73.35 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.22x = 73.35 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.22x = 3,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.36/53.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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