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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.25, 74.88 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.25, 74.88 and 37 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.25 : 74.88 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.25/74.88 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.25x = 74.88 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.25x = 2,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770.56/54.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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