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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.77, 100.48 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.77, 100.48 and 54.54 is: 75.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.77 : 100.48 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.77/100.48 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.77x = 100.48 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.77x = 5,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480.18/72.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.31

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