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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.52, 81.66 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.52, 81.66 and 25.59 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.52 : 81.66 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.52/81.66 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.52x = 81.66 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.52x = 2,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089.47/54.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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