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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.61, 75.26 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.61, 75.26 and 37.09 is: 51.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.61 : 75.26 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.61/75.26 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.61x = 75.26 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.61x = 2,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791.58/54.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.12

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