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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.47, 81.76 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.47, 81.76 and 30.11 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.47 : 81.76 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.47/81.76 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.47x = 81.76 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.47x = 2,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.92/54.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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