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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.17, 81.14 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.17, 81.14 and 35.85 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.17 : 81.14 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.17/81.14 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.17x = 81.14 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.17x = 2,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.69/54.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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