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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.36 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.36 and 37.10 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.36 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.36 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.36 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 3,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018.66/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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