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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.95, 75.83 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.95, 75.83 and 38.59 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.95 : 75.83 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.95/75.83 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.95x = 75.83 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.95x = 2,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925.90/54.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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