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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.29, 81.51 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.29, 81.51 and 37.13 is: 55.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.29 : 81.51 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.29/81.51 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.29x = 81.51 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.29x = 3,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025.92/54.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.74

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