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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.93, 75.80 and 33.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.93, 75.80 and 33.10 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.93 : 75.80 = 33.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.93/75.80 = 33.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.93x = 75.80 × 33.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.93x = 2,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.87/54.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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