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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.70, 75.53 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.70, 75.53 and 36.31 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.70 : 75.53 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.70/75.53 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.70x = 75.53 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.70x = 2,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.49/54.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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