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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.64, 75.32 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.64, 75.32 and 42 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.64 : 75.32 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.64/75.32 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.64x = 75.32 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.64x = 3,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.44/54.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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