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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.81, 82.22 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.81, 82.22 and 30.77 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.81 : 82.22 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.81/82.22 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.81x = 82.22 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.81x = 2,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529.50/54.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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