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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.62, 75.42 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.62, 75.42 and 38.24 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.62 : 75.42 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.62/75.42 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.62x = 75.42 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.62x = 2,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884.06/54.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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