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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.89, 74.37 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.89, 74.37 and 35.52 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.89 : 74.37 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.89/74.37 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.89x = 74.37 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.89x = 2,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.62/53.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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