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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.22, 81.61 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.22, 81.61 and 46.39 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.22 : 81.61 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.22/81.61 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.22x = 81.61 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.22x = 3,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.48/54.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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