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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.92, 81.76 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.92, 81.76 and 54.56 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.92 : 81.76 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.92/81.76 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.92x = 81.76 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.92x = 4,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460.83/54.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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