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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.71, 75.43 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.71, 75.43 and 38.34 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.71 : 75.43 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.71/75.43 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.71x = 75.43 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.71x = 2,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892.03/54.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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