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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 114.48 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 114.48 and 53.51 is: 73.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 114.48 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/114.48 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 114.48 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 6,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125.82/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.81

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