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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.15, 81.26 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.15, 81.26 and 33.55 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.15 : 81.26 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.15/81.26 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.15x = 81.26 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.15x = 2,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.03/54.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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