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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.78, 74.25 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.78, 74.25 and 33.08 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.78 : 74.25 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.78/74.25 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.78x = 74.25 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.78x = 2,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455.82/53.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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