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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.47, 75.17 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.47, 75.17 and 38.09 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.47 : 75.17 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.47/75.17 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.47x = 75.17 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.47x = 2,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862.99/54.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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