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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.69, 73.98 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.69, 73.98 and 52.27 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.69 : 73.98 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.69/73.98 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.69x = 73.98 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.69x = 3,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866.93/53.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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