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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.78, 75.56 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.78, 75.56 and 37.50 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.78 : 75.56 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.78/75.56 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.78x = 75.56 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.78x = 2,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.50/54.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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