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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.89, 75.69 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.89, 75.69 and 38.51 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.89 : 75.69 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.89/75.69 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.89x = 75.69 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.89x = 2,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.44/54.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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