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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 74.46 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 74.46 and 36.48 is: 50.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 74.46 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/74.46 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 74.46 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 2,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716.30/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.36

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