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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.65, 81.89 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.65, 81.89 and 44.49 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.65 : 81.89 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.65/81.89 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.65x = 81.89 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.65x = 3,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.54/54.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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