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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.78, 75.60 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.78, 75.60 and 38.44 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.78 : 75.60 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.78/75.60 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.78x = 75.60 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.78x = 2,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.06/54.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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