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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.54, 104.06 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.54, 104.06 and 54.77 is: 75.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.54 : 104.06 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.54/104.06 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.54x = 104.06 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.54x = 5,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698.98/75.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.44

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