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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.49, 73.84 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.49, 73.84 and 33.86 is: 46.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.49 : 73.84 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.49/73.84 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.49x = 73.84 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.49x = 2,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499.90/53.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.73

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