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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 54.55 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 54.55 and 30.81 is: 42.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 54.55 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/54.55 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 54.55 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.69/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.50

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