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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 75.66 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 75.66 and 45.68 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 75.66 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/75.66 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 75.66 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 3,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455.54/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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