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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.60, 75.33 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.60, 75.33 and 38.20 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.60 : 75.33 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.60/75.33 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.60x = 75.33 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.60x = 2,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877.35/54.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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