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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.35, 74.95 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.35, 74.95 and 37.97 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.35 : 74.95 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.35/74.95 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.35x = 74.95 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.35x = 2,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845.85/54.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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