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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.67, 81.96 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.67, 81.96 and 33.25 is: 49.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.67 : 81.96 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.67/81.96 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.67x = 81.96 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.67x = 2,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.17/54.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.85

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