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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.62, 81.89 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.62, 81.89 and 27.54 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.62 : 81.89 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.62/81.89 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.62x = 81.89 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.62x = 2,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255.14/54.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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