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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 81.22 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 81.22 and 38.87 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 81.22 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/81.22 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 81.22 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 3,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.02/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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