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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.96, 81.32 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.96, 81.32 and 45.14 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.96 : 81.32 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.96/81.32 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.96x = 81.32 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.96x = 3,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670.15/53.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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