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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.16, 81.28 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.16, 81.28 and 23.75 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.16 : 81.28 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.16/81.28 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.16x = 81.28 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.16x = 1,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.40/54.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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