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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.18, 81.56 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.18, 81.56 and 46.73 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.18 : 81.56 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.18/81.56 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.18x = 81.56 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.18x = 3,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811.27/54.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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