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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.66, 75.48 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.66, 75.48 and 35 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.66 : 75.48 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.66/75.48 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.66x = 75.48 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.66x = 2,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.80/54.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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