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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.16, 74.70 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.16, 74.70 and 37.81 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.16 : 74.70 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.16/74.70 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.16x = 74.70 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.16x = 2,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824.22/54.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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