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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.67, 82 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.67, 82 and 16.15 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.67 : 82 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.67/82 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.67x = 82 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.67x = 1,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.30/54.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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