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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.61, 95.92 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.61, 95.92 and 54 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.61 : 95.92 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.61/95.92 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.61x = 95.92 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.61x = 5,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.68/69.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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