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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.99, 75.87 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.99, 75.87 and 33.14 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.99 : 75.87 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.99/75.87 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.99x = 75.87 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.99x = 2,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.52/54.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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