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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.14, 81.10 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.14, 81.10 and 38.88 is: 58.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.14 : 81.10 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.14/81.10 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.14x = 81.10 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.14x = 3,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.17/54.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.24

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