Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 74.52 and 31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54, 74.52 and 31 is: 42.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54 : 74.52 = 31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54/74.52 = 31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54x = 74.52 × 31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54x = 2,310.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310.12/54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42.78
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