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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.52, 81.80 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.52, 81.80 and 41 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.52 : 81.80 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.52/81.80 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.52x = 81.80 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.52x = 3,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.80/54.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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