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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.76, 82.06 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.76, 82.06 and 46.24 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.76 : 82.06 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.76/82.06 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.76x = 82.06 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.76x = 3,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794.45/54.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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