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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.25, 74.84 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.25, 74.84 and 33.55 is: 46.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.25 : 74.84 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.25/74.84 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.25x = 74.84 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.25x = 2,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.72/54.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.28

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