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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.72, 81.93 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.72, 81.93 and 37.57 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.72 : 81.93 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.72/81.93 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.72x = 81.93 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.72x = 3,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078.11/54.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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