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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 74.34 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 74.34 and 47.09 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 74.34 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/74.34 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 74.34 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 3,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500.30/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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