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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.22, 74.79 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.22, 74.79 and 37.85 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.22 : 74.79 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.22/74.79 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.22x = 74.79 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.22x = 2,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830.80/54.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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