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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.55 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.55 and 38.25 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.55 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.55 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.55 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 4,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649.10/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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