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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.14, 81.72 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.14, 81.72 and 53.87 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.14 : 81.72 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.14/81.72 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.14x = 81.72 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.14x = 4,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401.85/54.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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