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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.94, 81.08 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.94, 81.08 and 32.32 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.94 : 81.08 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.94/81.08 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.94x = 81.08 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.94x = 2,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.70/53.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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