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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.84, 82.25 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.84, 82.25 and 34.69 is: 52.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.84 : 82.25 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.84/82.25 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.84x = 82.25 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.84x = 2,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852.84/54.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.03

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