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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.28, 75 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.28, 75 and 45.64 is: 63.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.28 : 75 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.28/75 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.28x = 75 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.28x = 3,423
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423/54.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.06

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