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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.39, 73.56 and 37.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.39, 73.56 and 37.83 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.39 : 73.56 = 37.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.39/73.56 = 37.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.39x = 73.56 × 37.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.39x = 2,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.77/53.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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