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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.16, 81.30 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.16, 81.30 and 38.16 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.16 : 81.30 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.16/81.30 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.16x = 81.30 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.16x = 3,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.41/54.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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