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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.39, 75.07 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.39, 75.07 and 46.20 is: 63.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.39 : 75.07 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.39/75.07 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.39x = 75.07 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.39x = 3,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468.23/54.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.77

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