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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.54, 73.90 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.54, 73.90 and 37.16 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.54 : 73.90 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.54/73.90 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.54x = 73.90 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.54x = 2,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746.12/53.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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