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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.95, 82.53 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.95, 82.53 and 34.65 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.95 : 82.53 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.95/82.53 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.95x = 82.53 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.95x = 2,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.66/54.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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