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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.34, 73.68 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.34, 73.68 and 43.68 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.34 : 73.68 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.34/73.68 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.34x = 73.68 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.34x = 3,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218.34/53.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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