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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.31, 75.02 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.31, 75.02 and 38.01 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.31 : 75.02 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.31/75.02 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.31x = 75.02 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.31x = 2,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851.51/54.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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