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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 81.98 and 27.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 81.98 and 27.70 is: 41.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 81.98 = 27.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/81.98 = 27.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 81.98 × 27.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 2,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.92/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.49

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