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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.36, 81.54 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.36, 81.54 and 30.30 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.36 : 81.54 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.36/81.54 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.36x = 81.54 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.36x = 2,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.66/54.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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