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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.92, 74.44 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.92, 74.44 and 37.58 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.92 : 74.44 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.92/74.44 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.92x = 74.44 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.92x = 2,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.69/53.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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