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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.67, 75.49 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.67, 75.49 and 38.27 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.67 : 75.49 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.67/75.49 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.67x = 75.49 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.67x = 2,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889.00/54.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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