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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 81 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 81 and 17.94 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 81 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/81 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 81 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 1,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.14/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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