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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.68, 81.93 and 47.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.68, 81.93 and 47.03 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.68 : 81.93 = 47.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.68/81.93 = 47.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.68x = 81.93 × 47.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.68x = 3,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853.13/54.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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