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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 74.13 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 74.13 and 39.19 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 74.13 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/74.13 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 74.13 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 2,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.15/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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