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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.86, 75.68 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.86, 75.68 and 34.13 is: 47.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.86 : 75.68 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.86/75.68 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.86x = 75.68 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.86x = 2,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.41/54.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.08

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