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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.12, 81.19 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.12, 81.19 and 23.67 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.12 : 81.19 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.12/81.19 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.12x = 81.19 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.12x = 1,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.24/54.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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