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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.72, 74.13 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.72, 74.13 and 45.93 is: 63.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.72 : 74.13 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.72/74.13 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.72x = 74.13 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.72x = 3,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404.90/53.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.39

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