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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 80.85 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 80.85 and 34.77 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 80.85 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/80.85 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 80.85 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 2,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811.15/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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