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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 74.58 and 37.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 74.58 and 37.69 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 74.58 = 37.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/74.58 = 37.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 74.58 × 37.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 2,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.92/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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