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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.98, 75.83 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.98, 75.83 and 45.75 is: 63.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.98 : 75.83 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.98/75.83 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.98x = 75.83 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.98x = 3,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468.99/54.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.10

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