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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.74, 74.22 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.74, 74.22 and 46.80 is: 64.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.74 : 74.22 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.74/74.22 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.74x = 74.22 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.74x = 3,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473.50/53.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.64

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