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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.54, 81.72 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.54, 81.72 and 38.25 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.54 : 81.72 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.54/81.72 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.54x = 81.72 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.54x = 3,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.79/54.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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