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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54, 81.07 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54, 81.07 and 29.97 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54 : 81.07 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54/81.07 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54x = 81.07 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54x = 2,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.59/54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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