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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.23, 81.22 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.23, 81.22 and 30.13 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.23 : 81.22 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.23/81.22 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.23x = 81.22 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.23x = 2,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.16/54.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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