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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.79, 75.66 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.79, 75.66 and 45.96 is: 63.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.79 : 75.66 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.79/75.66 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.79x = 75.66 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.79x = 3,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476.96/54.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.46

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