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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.51, 81.69 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.51, 81.69 and 36.44 is: 54.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.51 : 81.69 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.51/81.69 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.51x = 81.69 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.51x = 2,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976.78/54.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.61

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