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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.22, 81.43 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.22, 81.43 and 34.99 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.22 : 81.43 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.22/81.43 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.22x = 81.43 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.22x = 2,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.24/54.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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