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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.05, 81.03 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.05, 81.03 and 36.71 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.05 : 81.03 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.05/81.03 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.05x = 81.03 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.05x = 2,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.61/54.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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