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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.14, 81.12 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.14, 81.12 and 46.88 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.14 : 81.12 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.14/81.12 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.14x = 81.12 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.14x = 3,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802.50/54.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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