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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.27, 73.45 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.27, 73.45 and 35.78 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.27 : 73.45 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.27/73.45 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.27x = 73.45 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.27x = 2,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.58/53.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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