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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.77, 75.63 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.77, 75.63 and 38.20 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.77 : 75.63 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.77/75.63 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.77x = 75.63 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.77x = 2,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888.95/54.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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