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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.78, 74.05 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.78, 74.05 and 46.72 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.78 : 74.05 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.78/74.05 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.78x = 74.05 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.78x = 3,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459.01/53.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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