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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.67, 74.08 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.67, 74.08 and 39.16 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.67 : 74.08 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.67/74.08 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.67x = 74.08 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.67x = 2,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900.97/53.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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