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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 74.01 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 74.01 and 45.94 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 74.01 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/74.01 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 74.01 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 3,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.02/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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