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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.83, 74.06 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.83, 74.06 and 46.88 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.83 : 74.06 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.83/74.06 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.83x = 74.06 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.83x = 3,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471.93/53.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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