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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.99, 75.84 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.99, 75.84 and 37.50 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.99 : 75.84 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.99/75.84 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.99x = 75.84 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.99x = 2,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844/54.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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