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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.97, 82.55 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.97, 82.55 and 45.92 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.97 : 82.55 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.97/82.55 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.97x = 82.55 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.97x = 3,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791.02/54.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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