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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 75.60 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 75.60 and 36.38 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 75.60 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/75.60 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 75.60 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 2,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.52/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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