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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.73, 81.97 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.73, 81.97 and 30.63 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.73 : 81.97 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.73/81.97 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.73x = 81.97 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.73x = 2,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.74/54.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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