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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.71, 81.58 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.71, 81.58 and 46.97 is: 70.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.71 : 81.58 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.71/81.58 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.71x = 81.58 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.71x = 3,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831.81/54.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.04

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