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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.59, 81.49 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.59, 81.49 and 47.75 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.59 : 81.49 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.59/81.49 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.59x = 81.49 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.59x = 3,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890.91/54.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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