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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 80.99 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 80.99 and 33.74 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 80.99 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/80.99 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 80.99 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 2,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732.43/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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