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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.81, 75.60 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.81, 75.60 and 32.94 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.81 : 75.60 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.81/75.60 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.81x = 75.60 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.81x = 2,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.26/54.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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