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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.16, 81.09 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.16, 81.09 and 37.02 is: 55.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.16 : 81.09 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.16/81.09 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.16x = 81.09 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.16x = 3,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.95/54.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.43

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