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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.83, 74.25 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.83, 74.25 and 36.32 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.83 : 74.25 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.83/74.25 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.83x = 74.25 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.83x = 2,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.17/53.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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