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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.66, 81.81 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.66, 81.81 and 38.95 is: 58.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.66 : 81.81 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.66/81.81 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.66x = 81.81 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.66x = 3,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185.90/54.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.29

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