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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 75.04 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 75.04 and 38.02 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 75.04 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/75.04 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 75.04 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 2,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853.02/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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