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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.14, 74.67 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.14, 74.67 and 45.47 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.14 : 74.67 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.14/74.67 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.14x = 74.67 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.14x = 3,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395.26/54.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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