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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.02, 80.94 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.02, 80.94 and 38 is: 56.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.02 : 80.94 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.02/80.94 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.02x = 80.94 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.02x = 3,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.72/54.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.94

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