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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.76, 81.96 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.76, 81.96 and 38.49 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.76 : 81.96 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.76/81.96 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.76x = 81.96 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.76x = 3,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.64/54.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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