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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 74.61 and 39.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 74.61 and 39.48 is: 54.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 74.61 = 39.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/74.61 = 39.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 74.61 × 39.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 2,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.60/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.55

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