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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.96, 75.90 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.96, 75.90 and 45.84 is: 63.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.96 : 75.90 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.96/75.90 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.96x = 75.90 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.96x = 3,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479.26/54.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.31

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