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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.59, 75.36 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.59, 75.36 and 37.12 is: 51.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.59 : 75.36 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.59/75.36 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.59x = 75.36 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.59x = 2,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.17/54.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.24

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