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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.16, 81.19 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.16, 81.19 and 28.44 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.16 : 81.19 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.16/81.19 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.16x = 81.19 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.16x = 2,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.92/54.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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