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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 75.69 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 75.69 and 44.58 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 75.69 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/75.69 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 75.69 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 3,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374.26/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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