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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.22, 81.36 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.22, 81.36 and 45.76 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.22 : 81.36 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.22/81.36 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.22x = 81.36 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.22x = 3,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723.03/54.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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