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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.26, 74.80 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.26, 74.80 and 38.69 is: 53.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.26 : 74.80 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.26/74.80 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.26x = 74.80 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.26x = 2,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.97/54.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.33

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