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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.73, 74.25 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.73, 74.25 and 45.96 is: 63.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.73 : 74.25 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.73/74.25 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.73x = 74.25 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.73x = 3,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412.53/53.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.51

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