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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.84, 82.26 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.84, 82.26 and 38.82 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.84 : 82.26 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.84/82.26 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.84x = 82.26 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.84x = 3,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193.33/54.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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