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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.96, 74.46 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.96, 74.46 and 33.23 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.96 : 74.46 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.96/74.46 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.96x = 74.46 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.96x = 2,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473.93/53.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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