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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 81.24 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 81.24 and 43.86 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 81.24 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/81.24 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 81.24 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 3,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.19/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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