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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 74.79 and 37.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 74.79 and 37.83 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 74.79 = 37.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/74.79 = 37.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 74.79 × 37.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 2,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829.31/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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