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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.54, 81.82 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.54, 81.82 and 30.48 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.54 : 81.82 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.54/81.82 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.54x = 81.82 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.54x = 2,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493.87/54.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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