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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.26, 73.51 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.26, 73.51 and 36 is: 49.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.26 : 73.51 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.26/73.51 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.26x = 73.51 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.26x = 2,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646.36/53.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.69

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