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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.20 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.20 and 44.55 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.20 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.20 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.20 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 3,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617.57/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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