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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.76, 75.60 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.76, 75.60 and 45.64 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.76 : 75.60 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.76/75.60 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.76x = 75.60 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.76x = 3,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.38/54.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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