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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.27, 74.89 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.27, 74.89 and 51.84 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.27 : 74.89 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.27/74.89 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.27x = 74.89 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.27x = 3,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882.30/54.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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