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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.40, 81.69 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.40, 81.69 and 47.74 is: 71.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.40 : 81.69 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.40/81.69 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.40x = 81.69 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.40x = 3,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899.88/54.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.69

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