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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 80.73 and 49.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 80.73 and 49.17 is: 73.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 80.73 = 49.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/80.73 = 49.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 80.73 × 49.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 3,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969.49/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.59

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