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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.61, 73.79 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.61, 73.79 and 45.82 is: 63.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.61 : 73.79 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.61/73.79 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.61x = 73.79 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.61x = 3,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380.69/53.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.06

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