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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.04, 74.62 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.04, 74.62 and 37.72 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.04 : 74.62 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.04/74.62 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.04x = 74.62 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.04x = 2,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.67/54.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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