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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.98, 75.80 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.98, 75.80 and 46.24 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.98 : 75.80 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.98/75.80 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.98x = 75.80 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.98x = 3,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.99/54.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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