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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.49, 81.77 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.49, 81.77 and 37.41 is: 56.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.49 : 81.77 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.49/81.77 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.49x = 81.77 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.49x = 3,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.83/54.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.14

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