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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.55, 81.69 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.55, 81.69 and 38.44 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.55 : 81.69 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.55/81.69 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.55x = 81.69 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.55x = 3,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140.16/54.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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