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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.83, 75.70 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.83, 75.70 and 38.23 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.83 : 75.70 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.83/75.70 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.83x = 75.70 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.83x = 2,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.87/54.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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