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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.59, 81.84 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.59, 81.84 and 38.35 is: 57.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.59 : 81.84 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.59/81.84 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.59x = 81.84 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.59x = 3,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138.56/54.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.49

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