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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 74.67 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 74.67 and 41.86 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 74.67 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/74.67 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 74.67 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 3,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.69/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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