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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.26, 75 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.26, 75 and 49.10 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.26 : 75 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.26/75 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.26x = 75 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.26x = 3,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.50/54.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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