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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.61, 81.84 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.61, 81.84 and 24.17 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.61 : 81.84 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.61/81.84 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.61x = 81.84 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.61x = 1,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.75/54.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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