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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.61, 81.88 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.61, 81.88 and 22.54 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.61 : 81.88 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.61/81.88 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.61x = 81.88 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.61x = 1,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.58/54.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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