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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 74.46 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 74.46 and 45.81 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 74.46 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/74.46 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 74.46 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 3,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411.01/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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