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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.88, 82.30 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.88, 82.30 and 46.88 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.88 : 82.30 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.88/82.30 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.88x = 82.30 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.88x = 3,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858.22/54.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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