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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.84, 75.68 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.84, 75.68 and 36.42 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.84 : 75.68 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.84/75.68 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.84x = 75.68 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.84x = 2,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.27/54.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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