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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.96, 74.40 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.96, 74.40 and 36.44 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.96 : 74.40 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.96/74.40 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.96x = 74.40 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.96x = 2,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.14/53.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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