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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.59, 73.94 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.59, 73.94 and 30.27 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.59 : 73.94 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.59/73.94 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.59x = 73.94 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.59x = 2,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.16/53.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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