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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.95, 75.84 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.95, 75.84 and 33.12 is: 45.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.95 : 75.84 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.95/75.84 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.95x = 75.84 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.95x = 2,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.48/54.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.70

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