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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.97, 75.89 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.97, 75.89 and 45.61 is: 62.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.97 : 75.89 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.97/75.89 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.97x = 75.89 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.97x = 3,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.34/54.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.97

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