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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.17, 74.81 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.17, 74.81 and 37.76 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.17 : 74.81 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.17/74.81 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.17x = 74.81 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.17x = 2,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825.02/54.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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