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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.57, 73.86 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.57, 73.86 and 37.19 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.57 : 73.86 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.57/73.86 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.57x = 73.86 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.57x = 2,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746.48/53.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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