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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.64, 75.32 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.64, 75.32 and 38.24 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.64 : 75.32 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.64/75.32 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.64x = 75.32 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.64x = 2,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.24/54.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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