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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.72, 81.64 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.72, 81.64 and 45.76 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.72 : 81.64 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.72/81.64 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.72x = 81.64 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.72x = 3,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735.85/54.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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