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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.65, 73.99 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.65, 73.99 and 43.81 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.65 : 73.99 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.65/73.99 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.65x = 73.99 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.65x = 3,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241.50/53.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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