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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.62, 73.98 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.62, 73.98 and 37.22 is: 51.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.62 : 73.98 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.62/73.98 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.62x = 73.98 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.62x = 2,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.17/53.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.35

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