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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.58, 73.98 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.58, 73.98 and 36.13 is: 49.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.58 : 73.98 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.58/73.98 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.58x = 73.98 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.58x = 2,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672.90/53.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.89

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