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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.44, 81.51 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.44, 81.51 and 38.15 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.44 : 81.51 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.44/81.51 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.44x = 81.51 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.44x = 3,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109.61/54.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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