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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.54, 82.08 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.54, 82.08 and 54 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.54 : 82.08 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.54/82.08 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.54x = 82.08 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.54x = 4,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432.32/54.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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