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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.13, 81.26 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.13, 81.26 and 49.94 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.13 : 81.26 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.13/81.26 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.13x = 81.26 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.13x = 4,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058.12/54.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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