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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.18 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.18 and 47.79 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.18 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.18 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.18 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 3,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879.59/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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