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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.87, 74.28 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.87, 74.28 and 45.67 is: 62.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.87 : 74.28 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.87/74.28 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.87x = 74.28 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.87x = 3,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392.37/53.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.97

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