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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.61, 73.98 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.61, 73.98 and 35.24 is: 48.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.61 : 73.98 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.61/73.98 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.61x = 73.98 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.61x = 2,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.69/53.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.63

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