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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.77, 74.11 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.77, 74.11 and 38.23 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.77 : 74.11 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.77/74.11 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.77x = 74.11 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.77x = 2,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.23/53.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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