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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 81.16 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 81.16 and 23.68 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 81.16 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/81.16 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 81.16 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 1,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.87/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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