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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.14, 80.87 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.14, 80.87 and 45 is: 67.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.14 : 80.87 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.14/80.87 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.14x = 80.87 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.14x = 3,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638.93/54.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.22

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