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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.83, 75.67 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.83, 75.67 and 41.69 is: 57.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.83 : 75.67 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.83/75.67 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.83x = 75.67 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.83x = 3,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.68/54.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.54

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