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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.73, 74.15 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.73, 74.15 and 38.27 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.73 : 74.15 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.73/74.15 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.73x = 74.15 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.73x = 2,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837.86/53.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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