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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 81.06 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 81.06 and 25.56 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 81.06 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/81.06 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 81.06 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 2,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.89/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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