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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.73, 74.18 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.73, 74.18 and 35.33 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.73 : 74.18 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.73/74.18 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.73x = 74.18 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.73x = 2,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.23/53.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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