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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.99, 74.46 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.99, 74.46 and 37.62 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.99 : 74.46 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.99/74.46 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.99x = 74.46 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.99x = 2,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801.19/53.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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