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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.58, 73.84 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.58, 73.84 and 41.94 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.58 : 73.84 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.58/73.84 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.58x = 73.84 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.58x = 3,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096.85/53.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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