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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.86, 75.64 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.86, 75.64 and 38.46 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.86 : 75.64 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.86/75.64 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.86x = 75.64 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.86x = 2,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.92/54.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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