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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.22, 74.74 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.22, 74.74 and 37.82 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.22 : 74.74 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.22/74.74 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.22x = 74.74 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.22x = 2,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.67/54.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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