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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.39, 81.63 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.39, 81.63 and 45.88 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.39 : 81.63 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.39/81.63 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.39x = 81.63 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.39x = 3,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745.18/54.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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