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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.17, 74.79 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.17, 74.79 and 45.44 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.17 : 74.79 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.17/74.79 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.17x = 74.79 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.17x = 3,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398.46/54.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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