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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.23, 73.42 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.23, 73.42 and 35.75 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.23 : 73.42 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.23/73.42 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.23x = 73.42 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.23x = 2,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.72/53.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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