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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 75.56 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 75.56 and 38.37 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 75.56 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/75.56 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 75.56 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 2,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.24/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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