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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.89, 74.34 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.89, 74.34 and 35.46 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.89 : 74.34 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.89/74.34 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.89x = 74.34 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.89x = 2,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.10/53.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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