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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.59, 73.91 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.59, 73.91 and 33.91 is: 46.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.59 : 73.91 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.59/73.91 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.59x = 73.91 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.59x = 2,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505.92/53.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.77

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