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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 81 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 81 and 44.40 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 81 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/81 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 81 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 3,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596.40/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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