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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.59, 73.98 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.59, 73.98 and 41.04 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.59 : 73.98 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.59/73.98 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.59x = 73.98 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.59x = 3,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036.14/53.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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