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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.71, 74.12 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.71, 74.12 and 33 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.71 : 74.12 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.71/74.12 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.71x = 74.12 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.71x = 2,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.04/53.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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