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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 80.94 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 80.94 and 38.73 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 80.94 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/80.94 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 80.94 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 3,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.81/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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