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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 75.03 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 75.03 and 53.47 is: 74.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 75.03 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/75.03 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 75.03 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 4,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011.85/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.29

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