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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.39, 75.04 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.39, 75.04 and 36.93 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.39 : 75.04 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.39/75.04 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.39x = 75.04 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.39x = 2,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770.99/54.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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