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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.39, 75 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.39, 75 and 36.90 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.39 : 75 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.39/75 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.39x = 75 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.39x = 2,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767.50/54.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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