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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 74.91 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 74.91 and 33.57 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 74.91 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/74.91 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 74.91 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 2,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.73/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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