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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.97, 75.87 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.97, 75.87 and 36.54 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.97 : 75.87 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.97/75.87 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.97x = 75.87 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.97x = 2,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.29/54.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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