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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.85, 74.16 and 39.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.85, 74.16 and 39.27 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.85 : 74.16 = 39.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.85/74.16 = 39.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.85x = 74.16 × 39.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.85x = 2,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912.26/53.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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