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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 81.04 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 81.04 and 37.04 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 81.04 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/81.04 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 81.04 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 3,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.79/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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