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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.27, 74.94 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.27, 74.94 and 54.17 is: 74.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.27 : 74.94 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.27/74.94 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.27x = 74.94 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.27x = 4,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.50/54.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.80

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