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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.17, 74.69 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.17, 74.69 and 35.72 is: 49.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.17 : 74.69 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.17/74.69 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.17x = 74.69 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.17x = 2,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.21/54.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.26

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