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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.47, 81.74 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.47, 81.74 and 47.32 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.47 : 81.74 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.47/81.74 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.47x = 81.74 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.47x = 3,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.85/54.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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