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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.15, 81.12 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.15, 81.12 and 34.92 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.15 : 81.12 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.15/81.12 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.15x = 81.12 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.15x = 2,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832.71/54.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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