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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.91, 118.48 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.91, 118.48 and 54.77 is: 75.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.91 : 118.48 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.91/118.48 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.91x = 118.48 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.91x = 6,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.15/85.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.53

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