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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.98, 75.83 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.98, 75.83 and 45.11 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.98 : 75.83 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.98/75.83 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.98x = 75.83 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.98x = 3,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420.31/54.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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