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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.52, 73.80 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.52, 73.80 and 46.16 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.52 : 73.80 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.52/73.80 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.52x = 73.80 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.52x = 3,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406.61/53.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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