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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.88, 75.74 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.88, 75.74 and 38.54 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.88 : 75.74 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.88/75.74 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.88x = 75.74 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.88x = 2,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919.02/54.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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