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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.91, 81 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.91, 81 and 36.02 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.91 : 81 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.91/81 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.91x = 81 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.91x = 2,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917.82/53.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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