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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.58, 73.90 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.58, 73.90 and 37.22 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.58 : 73.90 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.58/73.90 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.58x = 73.90 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.58x = 2,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.56/53.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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