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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.68, 75.50 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.68, 75.50 and 38.28 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.68 : 75.50 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.68/75.50 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.68x = 75.50 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.68x = 2,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.14/54.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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