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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.66, 81.96 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.66, 81.96 and 45 is: 67.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.66 : 81.96 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.66/81.96 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.66x = 81.96 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.66x = 3,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688.20/54.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.48

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