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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.74, 81.95 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.74, 81.95 and 33.22 is: 49.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.74 : 81.95 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.74/81.95 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.74x = 81.95 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.74x = 2,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.38/54.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.73

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