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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.95, 82.49 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.95, 82.49 and 54.95 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.95 : 82.49 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.95/82.49 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.95x = 82.49 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.95x = 4,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.14/54.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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